counter
//ˈkaʊntər//
Noun
A flat surface in a kitchen, shop, or bank where business is conducted or food is prepared.
She placed the groceries on the kitchen counter.
A small disc or token used in board games for marking positions or keeping score.
Each player moves their counter around the board.
A device or mechanism for counting or recording numbers.
The counter shows how many people have visited the website.
A response or action that opposes or refutes something.
His argument was a strong counter to their claims.
Verb
To respond to something with an opposing argument, action, or move.
She countered his argument with strong evidence.
To neutralize or offset the effect of something.
She drank water to counter the effects of dehydration.
Adjective
Acting in opposition or as a response to something; contrary.
They launched a counter campaign to oppose the new policy.
Adverb
In the opposite direction or manner; contrary to.
The wind was blowing counter to our direction of travel.